Basic instrumentation for all instruments (including basic vocal types) involving ranges, characteristics, and basic arranging.

The history of western music from the Classical style period to the present day.

History of western music from its beginnings through the Baroque era.

Elementary exercises and study of composition for non-music majors and music majors not majoring in composition.

Independent research topics directed by a faculty member at the masters level.

Current trends and issues in music education, the historical and social foundations of American music education, music education bibliography, and the role of research in music education.

Current trends and issues in music education, the historical and social foundations of American music education, music education bibliography, and the role of research in music education.

Focusing on repertoire from 1685 to 1900, this course will both reinforce and deepen students' understanding of the principles that govern tonal music. Begins with a review of fundamental concepts and proceeds to a study of species counterpoint, diatonic harmony, chromatic harmony, small-scale and large-scale forms, recent analytical methods, and theory pedagogy.

Focusing on repertoire from 1685 to 1900, this course will both reinforce and deepen students' understanding of the principles that govern tonal music. Begins with a review of fundamental concepts and proceeds to a study of species counterpoint, diatonic harmony, chromatic harmony, small-scale and large-scale forms, recent analytical methods, and theory pedagogy.

Prepares students to teach topics that are typically described as “music theory” to pre-college students. Such topics include several different areas of musicianship — most notably fundamentals, harmony and voice leading, sight singing, dictation, and analysis.